ROYAL OAK FIRST UNITED METHODIST CHURCH rofum.org ● 248-541-4100

Song Will the Circle Be Unbroken

Call to Worship

Song 10,000 Reasons (Bless the Lord)

Greeting Your Neighbor

Invitation to Mission

Children’s Time

Commissioning Sandra Haywood

Remembering Our Saints

Time of Prayer

Offering Our Gifts and Tithes

Musical Offering Candle in the Wind John/Taupin Ken Stringer

Scripture Romans 16:3-16 *CEB Karla Ringeisen, Liturgist

Message The Names at the Back of the Book Jeff Nelson

Song It Is Well with My Soul

ORDER OF WORSHIP

*Common English Bible

Christmas Greens Sale for Choir Camp ends soon! This Sunday will be the last day to place a pre-paid order for wreaths, roping, grave blankets, etc. following Sunday worship services. Twenty percent of each purchase helps offset the cost of Choir Camp for our children.

Orders will be ready for pick-up after Thanksgiving on Friday, from 1:30 pm to 6:00 pm and on Saturday from 9:00 am to 6:00 pm at Bruce and Cathy Baker's house in Royal Oak. If you have any questions, contact Cathy Baker at 248-288-2125.

Share our story! Order a shirt! Orders Due Sunday, November 25

Looking for a way to share Royal Oak First’s message in your community? Need Christmas gift ideas for yourself, friends, and family? Interested in supporting Choir Camp? Just in time for your Christmas shopping, the Music Guild is conducting a sale of shirts in a variety of styles. Order forms will be available following worship services, with shirts to be available by December 9. Contact Christine Ryckman at shirts@rofum.org or 248-515-6924 if you have any questions or you would like to get your order started.

New Parking Lot Tags We are growing! With new programming and increased involvement, we are running into some parking issues during our weekday and weekend activities. In an effort to manage the church parking lot, we would like to issue a parking hangtag to those that regularly park in the lot. The tag will hang from a vehicle’s rear view mirror and can easily be moved to another vehicle. If additional hangtags are desired, a $1 donation would be appreciated. Please stop by Fellowship Hall to acquire your tag. Questions? Please contact Charlene Kondrat, Trustee Chairperson at trustees@rofum.org.

OPPORTUNITIES

Date correction! United Methodist Women Book Club: Miss Brenda and the Loveladies

Wednesday, November 28, 10:00 am Following a life-altering brush with the law that threatened to send her to prison, Brenda Spahn made a promise to God. “With a heart to help and a will that couldn’t be crushed, Brenda fought the system and overcame tremendous obstacles to take ex-cons into her own home and help them navigate the alien world of life on the outside.” Brenda teamed up with Irene Zutell, a well-known author of woman's stories to tell the story of her foundation, the Lovelady Center, the largest transitional non-profit center of its kind in the country. All are welcome!

Family Book Club & Cookie Decoration Sunday, December 2, 12:00 pm

Enjoy reading Christmas Stories by Laura Ingalls Wilder with your family and then join us on December 2, following the 11:00 am worship service to discuss the book and decorate Christmas cookies. Please contact Danielle Moody at dmoody@rofum.org to sign up and receive a copy of the book.

Christmas Store Collections Every year, Cass Community Social Services and Redford-Brightmoor Initiative both provide a free Christmas Store where families in Detroit can “shop” for gifts for their family for Christmas. We are collecting toys and gifts for the Cass Christmas Store, and children’s winter coats and boots for the RBI Christmas Store.

Please avoid puzzles, family games, anything with batteries, and Play-Doh. Items should be new and unwrapped. The children’s winter coats and boots for the RBI Christmas store can be any size from infant to 18-20, and should be new and unwrapped.

Please bring your donations to the Narthex, and place them on the wooden Christmas tree or in the collection boxes provided. If you have any questions, contact Missions chair, Jennie Notarantonio, at missions@rofum.org.

What is Your Favorite Holiday Recipe? Do you have a special baked goodie that you make for Christmas? Maybe it's a special family recipe, or maybe you found it on the internet and want to try it out. We are looking for people to bring their favorite holiday desserts for coffee hour during Advent (the month of December). If you have a recipe you have always wanted to share, consider signing up now for a Sunday in December by emailing George Marck at gmarck@rofum.org. If you are willing to share your recipe, we would be happy to print copies for you to share.

Collections for our Lunch Program It's starting to get very cold outside, and can be dangerous for those living on the streets. Our Sack Lunch Program is in need of donations of winter items for our guests. We could use gloves, winter hats, socks, blankets, and sleeping bags. Additionally, we are always collecting personal care items like soap, razors, deodorant, washcloths, and feminine hygiene products. Please bring your donations to Fellowship Hall with the label "Sack Lunch". Contact Jennie Notarantonio at missions@rofum.org if you have any questions.

United Methodist Women Program and Meeting Thursday, December 6 Executive Committee: 10:30 am in the Choir Room General Meeting & Program: 1:00 pm in the Fellowship Hall

United Methodist Women cordially invite all to our annual Advent/Christmas meeting,"50 Years of Christmas in Story and Song". Presenter is Mary Nahhat, who will share heartwarming stories along with group carol singing, a welcome way to joyfully prepare for a special season.

A Christmas dessert table will follow the program.

Parents’ Day Out Saturday, December 8, 12:00 pm-4:00 pm

Please join us for Parents’ Day Out on December 8, immediately following the Christmas Concert Rehearsal until 4 pm. We will provide a fun afternoon with a pizza lunch, crafts, games and a Christmas movie. This will be a donation-based fundraiser for our youth. Please sign up ahead of time with Danielle Moody at dmoody@rofum.org.

Christmas Concert: A Feast of Carols Sunday, December 9, 2:00 pm & 4:00 pm

Amidst all the bustle of the Christmas Season, we all need a moment of low-stress joy, love, and music. This year, the combined music ministries of Royal Oak First present the annual Christmas Concert: A Feast of Carols. Children's choirs, handbells, instrumentalists, and our adult choir, Sanctus, will join forces to offer you an hour of songs, smiles, and at least one surprise! Mark your calendars and don't miss this highlight of our season! Contact Caleb Williams at caleb@rofum.org with any questions.

Christmas Day Lunch Program Tuesday, December 25, 9:30 am-12:00 pm

Every year, we serve special holiday meals for our lunch guests. We are looking for a team of people to cook and serve lunch on Christmas. Service hours are 9:30-12:00, including set-up and cleaning. If you would like to be part of this rewarding ministry, contact Mark and Cathy Thatcher at mct51950@gmail.com.

Winter Activities Weekend January 25-27, 2019

Invite your friends and join us for a weekend of winter activities, January 25-27, in Roscommon, MI. Cross Country Skiing, Snow Shoeing, Ice Fishing, and Bowling are conveniently located near our base lodge adjacent to North Higgins Lake State Park.

Sign up at the Welcome table or contact Bob Berard at 248-545-8668 or ski@rofum.org if you have any more questions. Make your reservations by January 4!

Prayers for our church family: Jackie Bell; Alice Bentley; Janet Cork; Jenny Lowman; Kris Hanstrom; Dian Wurdock; Don & Marilyn McCreedy; Ken Burton; Lloyd Ramseyer; Roger Johnson; Carl & Shirley Shafer; Suzanne Hughes; Anne Brace; Bill & Nancy Schuman; Woody Siddall; Ann Anderson; Ed Rowe; Cecilia Tamm; Dona Wells; Ava Fall; Rebecca McNaughton; Stephanie Smallwood; Charles White; Lee Hoffmann; Marianne Peck; Celia Horak; Barb Nicholas; Sherry Giles; Pam Shewchuck; Vel Lowman; Jim & Mary Ann Tempest; Ron & Marianne Peludat; Margaret Simmons

Prayers for our extended family: Susie Inch; Nichelle Marshall; Jackie Pingel; The Rock Family; Dave Jensen; Susan Chamberlain; Pat Strelecki; Melissa Glasson; Beth Zimmerman; Patrick Tamm; Gerald Sessions; Barbara Mitchell; Brian Boozan; Helen McGee; Delphine Reddy; Judy Gettel; Chuck Bartley; Heather Griffin; Clayton Simons; Nancy Sydanmaa; Marshall Dunlap; James Chamberlain

Sympathy to Merril Milewski on the death of his wife, Athena Milewski, November 3.

Homebound Member of the Week: Charles White

Please contact our Pastoral Care Team at prayers@rofum.org with any prayer concerns.

The Chancel Flowers are in loving memory of Ray Lawson, given by his wife, Betty Lawson.

PRAYER LIST

November 1, 2017 – November 14, 2018

Members We Have Lost

Emily Crimmins

Joseph Charles Gardner, Jr

Dorothy Gates

Ruby Hawkins

George Hoelaars

Raymod Lawson

David Leenhouts

Bonnie Mehaffey

Athena Milewski

Mary Ann Moser

Victor Pell

Ruth Porkka

Christina Smith

Dedications of Abiding Memorials

Music Guild In memory of Joe Gardner

Sack Lunch Program In memory of Ann Moser

Children’s Ministries In memory of Keith Leenhouts

Memorials In memory of Ann Moser In memory of George Hoelaars In memory of Jim Shumaker In memory of Joe Gardner In memory of Ray Lawson In memory of Victor Pell In memory of Athena Milewski

Loved Ones and Their Families Beverly Lambert The Lambert Family

Nida Rowe Ed Rowe, husband

Bobby Veatch Vel Lowman, mother

Monte Weathers Mary Ann Tempest

Sandra Bamsey Former Royal Oak First member

Dr. Terence Williams Caleb Williams, grandson

Mallory Shell The Perkins Family

Mark Hedrick Donna Allen, aunt

David Crumley Jeanette Cuthbertson, sister

Floyd Showers The Watkins/Showers Family

Steven Jacobs Betty Lattimer, aunt

Dr. Glenys Parry Williams Caleb Williams, grandson

ROLL OF REMMEBRANCE

Steve Kosnik Suzanne Ortiz, friend

James Yates Jim Yates, son

Maggie Robbins Bonnie Barber, sister-in-law

Janice LaDuke Kim Stroud, sister

Robert George Former Royal Oak First member

Richard Stancliff Sue Buxton, friend

Bob Brown Barbara Nicholas, friend

Tim Walbridge James Walbridge, brother

Donnie Jones Gerals Jones, brother

John McClelland Nan Wilberding, sister

Mark Shumaker Jim Shumaker, father

Earl Cline Ann Cline, sister-in-law

Opal Monte Mike Monte, son

Kenn Clark Kay LaCombe, sister

Brian Jetty Lynn & Paul Nord, grandparents

Christina Brown Doug Brown, son

Mother Joe Nowaczok, son

Donald Goff Phyllis Wagster, sister

Cassie Fields Dolly Oberdier, daughter

Glenn Goff Phyllis Wagster, sister

Ray Sluss Andrew & Pam Sluss, son & daughter-in-law

Marietherese Walbridge Jim & Jane Walbridge, son & daughter-in-law

Janet Thatcher Mark & Cathy Tatcher, siblings-in-law

Alan Burger Kathi Burger, sister

Mike Wilberding Jim & Nan Wilberding, brother and sister-in-law

Mother Dana & Dave Beatty, daughter & son-in-law

Rita Ann Rhoades Amy & Pete Rhoades, son & daughter-in-law

Mother Matt & Christina DeVey son & daughter-in-law

Sunday, November 18 – All Saints Celebration 9:00 am Worship ................................................................................. Sanctuary Nursery, Preschool, & K-3 – Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Fellowship Hour ............................................................. Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Worship ................................................................................. Sanctuary Nursery – Fellowship Hall; Preschool – Room #405

Lower Elementary (K-2) – Room #402 Upper Elementary (3-5) – Room #403 Middle School (6-8) – Room #414

12:00 pm Fellowship Hour ............................................................. Fellowship Hall 5:30 pm Cantata Eurotour Rehearsal .................................................. Sanctuary 5:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsals ............................ Choir Room and Room #414 6:45 pm Youth Group & Dinner .................................................... Fellowship Hall

Monday, November 19 9:00 am Core Team Meeting ............................................................ Choir Room 9:00 am Mason’s Candies ....................................................................... Kitchen 10:30 am Lunch Program .............................................................. Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Directors’ Meeting .................................................................... 2nd Floor 7:00 pm Missions Meeting ................................................................ Choir Room 7:00 pm Soul Stretch Yoga .................................................................. Sanctuary

Tuesday, November 20 9:00 am Mason’s Candies ....................................................................... Kitchen 10:00 am Pastor Jeff’s Book and Bible Study ................................ Fellowship Hall 10:30 am Lunch Program .............................................................. Fellowship Hall 11:30 am Roga (Chair Yoga) .............................................................. Choir Room 11:30 am Sermon Practice .................................................................... Sanctuary 3:30 pm Piano Lessons .................................................................... Choir Room 6:00 pm Sing Out, Detroit! .............................................. Choir Room, Sanctuary 7:00 pm Men’s Basketball ........................................ Addams Elementary School 7:00 pm Pub(lic) Theology ....................................................................... HopCat 7:00 pm Women’s Book and Bible Study ............................................... 2nd Floor 9:00 pm Sing Out! Detroit ............................................................ Fellowship Hall

CALENDAR

Wednesday, November 21 9:00 am Mason’s Candies ....................................................................... Kitchen 10:30 am Lunch Program .............................................................. Fellowship Hall 11:30 am ROMEO (Retired Old Men Eating Out) ............ The Avenue Restaurant 7:30 pm Nar-Anon ............................................................................ Room #403

Thursday, November 22 – Thanksgiving Office Closed

10:30 am Lunch Program Thanksgiving ........................................ Fellowship Hall

Friday, November 23 Office Closed

9:00 am Mason’s Candies ....................................................................... Kitchen 9:30 am As We Gather Bible Study .................................................. Choir Room 10:30 am Lunch Program .............................................................. Fellowship Hall

Saturday, November 24 10:00 am Ascend Church Meeting ......................................................... Sanctuary 4:00 pm Worship ................................................................................. Sanctuary

Sunday, November 25 9:00 am Worship ................................................................................. Sanctuary Nursery, Preschool, & K-3 – Fellowship Hall 10:00 am Fellowship Hour ............................................................. Fellowship Hall 11:00 am Worship ................................................................................. Sanctuary Nursery – Fellowship Hall; Preschool – Room #405

Lower Elementary (K-2) – Room #402 Upper Elementary (3-5) – Room #403 Middle School (6-8) – Room #414

12:00 pm Fellowship Hour ............................................................. Fellowship Hall 12:30 pm Hanging of the Greens ........................................................... Sanctuary 5:30 pm Cantata Eurotour Rehearsal .................................................. Sanctuary 5:30 pm Youth Choir Rehearsals ............................ Choir Room and Room #414 6:45 pm Youth Group & Dinner .................................................... Fellowship Hall

Dear Friends,

A little girl wondered what a saint might be. One day her mother took her to a great cathedral to see the gorgeous stained-glass windows with scenes from the Bible. When she saw the beauty of it all she cried out loud, “Now I know what saints are. They are people who let the light shine through!”

We remember the saints today. The ones who let the light shine through. It is the weekend before Thanksgiving and we can think of no better week than to use our time of worship to say thank you to all those saints that have left us this past year and have entered into their eternal rest. We remember that we all stand on the shoulders of the saints that have gone before us. These saints paved the way. They kept the faith. They made sacrifices that make it possible for us to be here today. They let the light shine through.

And so today we pause to simply say, “Thank You.”

Who are the saints in your life that you want to remember today?

A parent, grandparent, aunt or uncle? A spouse, a child, a sibling? A coach, a teacher, an elder from church? A neighbor, a friend?

Each of us have people that are saints—people whose memories we still carry in our hearts. Today we simply pause to say thank you for the gift God gave us in these saints. We say thank you for shining the light!

For all the saints!

Grace and Peace,

LETTER FROM THE PASTOR